Success Stories - Workforce Development
GEMCO is Leading the Way: Creating a Culture of Continuous Learning in Manufacturing
Background Since its inception in 1916, GEMCO, originally known as The General Machine Company of New Jersey, has been the global authority in mixing and
NORWALT DESIGN FINDS TIME FOR EMPLOYEE UPSKILLING AMID RAPID GROWTH
Background Norbert Seitel and Walter McDonald founded Norwalt Design in Whippany in 1971, before expanding and moving operations to Randolph in 1988. Since Norwalt’s doors
PowerTech Upskills Their Workforce to Close the Skills Gap
Background: (PowerTech) PowerTech is an industry leader in the energy conversion space. The company specializes in electrical power supply systems for rail and industrial applications.
C.B. Kaupp & Sons Apprenticeship Success
Background (C.B. Kaupp & Sons) C.B. Kaupp & Sons is an ISO 9001:2008 + AS9100:2009 Rev C certified manufacturer and leader in the Hydro Forming,
Universal Tool and Manufacturing Co. (UTM)
Background: Universal Tool and Manufacturing Co. (UTM) was founded in 1945 by two German immigrants. Over the years Emil Augenstein became the sole owner and
Saint-Gobain - Pro-Action Education Network Apprenticeship Program
Background (Saint-Gobain) Saint-Gobain Performance Plastics is a world leader in producing engineered, high-performance polymer plastics and serves a variety of major industries around the globe.
Supervisory and FSMA Training Keeps Food Manufacturer A Leader In The Industry
Background: Tropical Cheese began as the dream of Rafael Mendez. Born in Las Villas, Cuba, Mr. Mendez came to the US at seventeen with $50
New Job Descriptions and More Efficient Production Practices Improve Organization
BACKGROUND Atlantic Casting and Engineering (ACE), a privately held company, was established in 1937 by a group of engineers from Curtis-Wright Aeronautical Corp. Their plaster
New Leadership, New Facility and Workforce Training Positions Company for Growth
BACKGROUND For over 15 years, Novel Ingredients has established a standard of excellence in the distribution of premium botanical ingredients. Under the new leadership, Novel
Workforce Training Generates Cost Savings and Company Growth
BACKGROUND: Henry Troemner founded Henry Troemner LLC over 170 years ago in 1838. The company started as a manufacturer of scales and weights in Philadelphia,
Educated Workers Streamline Operations to Keep Manufacturer Competitive
BACKGROUND: Vehicle Safety Manufacturing (VSM), a division of Rostra Precision Controls, Inc., operates its plant in Newark, New Jersey. The company which was founded in
Workforce Training Empowers Employees and Significantly Improves the Bottom Line
BACKGROUND: Zytron Control Products, which is located in Trenton, New Jersey, was founded by two engineers in 1985. Between them there was almost a century